When you start a new tenancy

Your responsibilities

You must give your landlord access to the property to inspect it or carry out repairs. Your landlord has to give you at least 24 hours’ notice and visit at a reasonable time of day, unless it’s an emergency and they need immediate access.

You must also:

take good care of the property, eg turn off the water at the mains if you’re away in cold weather

pay the agreed rent, even if repairs are needed or you’re in dispute with your landlord

pay other charges as agreed with the landlord, eg Council Tax or utility bills